4 Osney Avenue Paignton TQ4 5HA

1. 17 Mar 2023

   Received by Torbay

2. 27 Mar 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 May 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Torbay refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 10 Osney Gardens Paignton TQ4 5HB

  P/2026/0482 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Demolition of existing elements including garage, store, garden room and conservatory. Formation of side and rear extensions including a garage and workshop. Formation of covered porch. Increase in ridge height and change in roof profile to create first floor accommodation. Installation of two front dormers & roof lights to the side elevations. Alterations to fenestration & associated works.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3
  Small domestic

• 39 Osney Crescent Paignton TQ4 5EZ

  P/2021/0333 Submitted 22 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  Formation of single storey extension to side, new flat roof over existing sun lounge & new porch to front.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Osney Crescent Paignton TQ4 5EY

  P/2021/0412 Submitted 16 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey extension to rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Romaleyn Gardens Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ4 5HN

  AT/2026/0083 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Justification Statement This application seeks consent to undertake minor crown lifting and light-touch pruning works to several trees located within a managed residential scheme for elderly occupants. The proposed works are intended to increase natural light levels to nearby properties, communal footpaths, and parking areas, thereby improving visibility, safety, and general amenity for residents. The works are limited, proportionate, and designed to avoid any long-term impact on tree health or amenity value. Tree Work: Recommendations, retaining the trees? natural form and avoiding the creation of large pruning wounds. T1 ? Sycamore - Crown lift on the footpath side by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance between ground level and the lowest foliage tips Justification: To increase daylight to adjacent properties. To improve light and visibility along the footpath used by elderly residents. To provide adequate clearance for safe pedestrian access. Works are minimal and do not involve the removal of primary branches. G4 ? Group of 3x Copper Norway Maple Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branch growth only to achieve approximately 3.0 m vertical clearance over the footpath and car parking areas. Justification: To allow more natural light into the properties and communal areas. To increase safety by improving visibility for pedestrians and vehicle manoeuvring. To raise the crown uniformly without altering the trees? natural shape. Individual pruning wounds will not exceed 50 mm. T2 ? Western Red Cedar Crown lift by removing secondary and sub-lateral branches only to achieve approximately 4.0 m vertical clearance above the footpath. Justification: To improve light levels and reduce shading to nearby dwellings. To ensure safe clearance for pedestrians, mobility scooters, and maintenance access. Pruning wounds will not exceed 40 mm, maintaining natural form. T3 ? Beech Crown lift by removi

  Granted Trees

• Butchers Shop Land Between 5-7 Sunbury Road Paignton Devon

  P/2009/0260 Submitted 11 Mar 2009 250 yards away

  Change of use of shop to dwelling; extension at first floor level ancillary to No 5 Sunbury Road (revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Domestic

• 10A Clennon Summit Paignton TQ4 5HD

  P/2026/0195 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  Erection of 1.9 metre high close-boarded fence to a section of the front boundary (Part-retrospective).

  Refused Householder
  Small domestic

• P/2026/0415 Refused

  Badgers Run Heath Road Brixham TQ5 9AU

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed: formation of garden room in rear garden.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0564 Awaiting decision

  30 Lutyens Drive Paignton TQ3 3LA

  Alterations to existing conservatory, including replacement of roof.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0561 Awaiting decision

  18 Greenway Road Brixham TQ5 0LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for formation of rear extension, alterations to windows and doors, updated entrance and patio areas, installation of solar PV panels and green roof, and associated works.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0412 Granted

  South Devon Magistrates Court Union Street Torquay TQ1 4BP

  Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations undertaken to convert the building to form 14 residential apartments (as approved under P/2022/0969).

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/2026/0360 Refused

  479 Babbacombe Road Torquay TQ1 1HL

  Certificate of lawfulness existing: for building as HMO with 8 bedsits, two kitchens & two bathrooms.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development